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Seeking Knowledge

March 31, 2024 2 mins

Who Was the First Muslim?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat  Question Who was the first Muslim? Was it the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, or was it Sayyida Khadija? It is stated by some that Sayyida Khadijah was the first Muslim. I’m finding it hard to digest that Sayyida Khadija was a Muslim before the Prophet (Allah bless […]
March 31, 2024 2 mins

What Is the Difference between Ascent to Felicity and Tashil Bahishti Zewar?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Both texts seem to be manuals of Hanafi Fiqh, Tasheel-e-Bahishti-Zewar by Jamia al-Rashid on the original Bahishti Zewar, and Ascent to Felicity. What is the difference between them? Do they agree, or are there some differences of opinion? Which one should I read first? Answer In the Name of […]
March 31, 2024 1 min

How Do I Improve My Arabic Listening and Speaking Skills?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Do I Improve My Arabic Listening and Speaking Skills? Arabic is the language of the Quran and of our Beloved Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace). We should all try to learn it. Shaykh Faraz will provide all the steps to follow to master this language. […]
March 30, 2024 3 mins

What Is the Context of …”and Do Not Ask People for Anything”, in the T...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Does the prohibition in hadith Muslim 1043 against asking people for anything extend to seeking knowledge from teachers or lecturers about non-religious matters? Could you provide insight into understanding this hadith and its context? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are […]